Freedom to Read Foundation

The Freedom to Read Foundation is a sister organization to the American Library Association that promotes and defends the constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression and freedom to receive information.

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Annual Conference Events

Freedom to Read Foundation Board of Trustees meeting

At this meeting, the Board conducts the business of the Foundation and receives an overview of the litigation in which FTRF is involved and discusses federal and state legislation and other updates on intellectual freedom issues. Visitors are welcome.

The Trustees produce a report to the ALA Council following each Board meeting that is presented at each Annual and Midwinter Meeting. Here are two examples of recent Reports to Council from 2006 Midwinter Meeting and 2006 Annual Conference.

Program: Status of Recent Litigation Affecting Libraries

Join us for a report on the status of litigation and non-litigation projects recently undertaken or monitored by the Freedom to Read Foundation. Our featured speaker is Theresa Chmara, FTRF Counsel, Jenner & Block, Washington, D.C., who also will provide practical information on how these court cases affect the daily operations of libraries. Following the presentations, questions will be solicited from the audience.

This jewelry is sold in museums! ALL profits go to the Freedom to Read Foundation. Carolyn has been exhibiting at conference for many years and has raised over $70,000 for FTRF. She's a librarian turned jewelry designer. Flipflop charm necklace, blinking earrings, rainbow, helix bracelet, and much, much more!

You can also purchase Carolyn's jewelry online at carolynforsman.com. If you type "Freedom to Read Foundation" in the "additional
instructions" box, FTRF will receive a portion of the proceeds.

Join the Freedom to Read Foundation

The Freedom to Read Foundation has a separate membership structure from the American Library Association. Regular individual membership begins at $35.00 per year and organizational membership begins at $100.00 per year. Student membership is $10.00. To join FTRF or renew your membership visit http://www.ftrf.org/joinftrf.html.

Members receive the quarterly newsletter, Freedom to Read Foundation News. Organizations can order a subscription to the newsletter for $35.00 per year.